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Vũng Tàu

Weekend beach getaway from Saigon — everything you need to know before you go.

BeachWeekendSeafood
Best time
Nov – Apr
Stay from
$12
Articles
14
Coordinates
10.41°N
107.14°E
A vibrant beach scene with people enjoying the sand, boats docked, and a city skyline in the background.
↑ A vibrant beach scene with people enjoying the sand, boats docked, and a city skyline in the background.Photo · Tuan Vy · Pexels
01Overview02When to go03What to do04Where to eat05Getting there
01.

Overview — what Vũng Tàu is, in one screen.

Vũng Tàu is one of southern vietnam's most beach destinations. Known for weekend beach getaway from saigon, it draws travelers looking for beach and weekend experiences.

Best visited between Nov – Apr when the weather is most favorable and crowds are manageable. Accommodation starts from $12/night for guesthouses and homestays.

This guide collects 14 independent articles — destinations within Vũng Tàu, where locals eat, transport options, and tested itineraries you can follow.

Quick facts
Region
Southern Vietnam
Best time
Nov – Apr
Stay from
$12
Travel style
Beach, Weekend, Seafood
Articles
14 guides
Coordinates
10.41°N · 107.14°E
02.

Best time to visit — month by month.

Jan
★★★
Feb
★★★★
Mar
★★★★
Apr
★★★★
May
★★★
Jun
★★
Jul
★★
Aug
★★
Sep
★★★
Oct
★★★★
Nov
★★★★
Dec
★★★★
PoorBest time
03.

What to do in Vũng Tàu — top experiences.

All Vũng Tàu guides →
Scenic view of Vũng Tàu's coast with modern buildings and lush green hills.
01 · Destinations

Doi Con Heo (Pig Hill), Vung Tau: A Traveler's Guide

6 minRead guide →
Oyster farming scene with a tractor and farmers working by the coast in Fouras, France.
02 · Destinations

Long Son Island: A Traveler's Guide to Saigon's Quiet Coastal Escape

6 minRead guide →
A picturesque church in Vũng Tàu adorned with colorful banners and set against a lush hillside.
03 · Destinations

Nui Lon Vung Tau: A Traveler's Guide to Big Mountain

6 minRead guide →
Colorful outdoor view of Ba Den Mountain with lotus pond and statues under a bright sky.
04 · Destinations

Thich Ca Phat Dai in Vung Tau: A Traveler's Guide

6 minRead guide →
Scenic view of Vũng Tàu's coast with modern buildings and lush green hills.
05 · Destinations

Vung Tau Lighthouse: A Traveler's Guide to Hai Dang Vung Tau

6 minRead guide →
Experience the tranquil beauty of the seascape and mountain at Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam.
06 · Destinations

Hang Duong Cemetery on Con Dao: A Traveler's Guide

6 minRead guide →
04.

Where to eat in Vũng Tàu — dishes locals queue for.

All Vũng Tàu food →
Vivid image of fishing boats in Vũng Tàu, Vietnam, showcasing local maritime life.
01 · Food

Where Locals Eat Banh Hoi Long Heo in Vung Tau

4 minRead guide →
Delicious Vietnamese fish noodle soup with crispy fried fish and fresh herbs.
02 · Food

Best Banh Canh Ghe in Vung Tau: Where Locals Send You

6 minRead guide →
A woman in traditional attire making tea in a rustic setting in Vietnam.
03 · Food

Best Lau Hai San in Vung Tau: Where Locals Send You

4 minRead guide →
Vivid image of fishing boats in Vũng Tàu, Vietnam, showcasing local maritime life.
04 · Food

Best Ghe Rang Muoi in Vung Tau: Where Locals Actually Eat

5 minRead guide →
Vivid image of fishing boats in Vũng Tàu, Vietnam, showcasing local maritime life.
05 · Food

Tom Hum Vung Tau: Where Locals Actually Eat It

5 minRead guide →
Women organizing freshly caught fish at a bustling market in Vũng Tàu, Vietnam.
06 · Food

Best Lau Ca Duoi in Vung Tau: Where Locals Send You

5 minRead guide →
05.

Getting to Vũng Tàu — your options.

Option 01

Domestic flight

From
Sài Gòn / Hà Nội
Travel time
1–2 hr
Cost
$25–80
Option 02

Motorbike rental

From
Sài Gòn
Travel time
8–12 hr
Cost
120k/day + fuel
Option 03

Private car + driver

From
Sài Gòn
Travel time
6–8 hr
Cost
2.5–4M VND
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Read more about Vũng Tàu — independent guides.

All 35 →
Vivid image of fishing boats in Vũng Tàu, Vietnam, showcasing local maritime life.
01 · Food & Drink

Where Locals Eat Banh Hoi Long Heo in Vung Tau

Vung Tau's banh hoi long heo—crispy rice noodle cake topped with minced pork liver—is lighter and fresher than Hanoi versions. Here's where locals actually go.

Delicious Vietnamese fish noodle soup with crispy fried fish and fresh herbs.
02 · Food & Drink

Best Banh Canh Ghe in Vung Tau: Where Locals Send You

Vung Tau's banh canh ghe is thicker and richer than anywhere else on the coast. Here's where locals actually eat it—and how to order like you know what you're doing.

A woman in traditional attire making tea in a rustic setting in Vietnam.
03 · Food & Drink

Best Lau Hai San in Vung Tau: Where Locals Send You

Vung Tau's seafood hot pot scene is built on daily catches and neighborhood loyalty, not tourist menus. Here's where locals actually eat.

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Nov – AprFrom $14
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